Walmart Approaches $900 Billion Market Cap, Eyes $1 Trillion Valuation
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 6d ago
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- Market Cap Growth Potential: Walmart's market cap recently reached approximately $900 billion, and a modest 11% stock price increase could push it past the $1 trillion milestone, reflecting strong performance and market confidence in the retail sector.
- Outstanding Stock Performance: Over the past three years, Walmart's stock has surged more than 130%, and despite economic uncertainties, its consistent single-digit growth trend may continue into 2026, bolstering investor confidence.
- Valuation Risk: With a price-to-earnings ratio nearing 40, significantly above the historical average of 30, Walmart's strong business performance may not justify such a high valuation, potentially leading to investor hesitance amid market fluctuations.
- Long-Term Investment Value: Despite facing challenges, Walmart's expansion in advertising and online marketplace positions it as a solid blue-chip stock worth holding long-term, underscoring its leadership and growth potential in the retail industry.
Analyst Views on WMT
Wall Street analysts forecast WMT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WMT is 121.92 USD with a low forecast of 108.00 USD and a high forecast of 130.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
26 Analyst Rating
26 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 114.530
Low
108.00
Averages
121.92
High
130.00
Current: 114.530
Low
108.00
Averages
121.92
High
130.00
About WMT
Walmart Inc. is a technology-powered omnichannel retailer. The Company is engaged in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, as well as eCommerce Websites and mobile applications, located throughout the United States (U.S.), Africa, Canada, Central America, Chile, China, India and Mexico. It operates in three reportable segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam's Club U.S. The Walmart U.S. segment includes the Company's mass merchandising concept in the U.S., as well as eCommerce, which includes omni-channel initiatives and certain other business offerings such as advertising services. The Walmart International segment consists of the Company's operations outside of the U.S. through its subsidiaries, as well as eCommerce and omni-channel initiatives. The Sam's Club U.S. segment includes the warehouse membership clubs in the U.S., as well as samsclub.com and omni-channel initiatives.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
